Showing August 17 - 29, 2021
A BumptyBump Production
Written by Chip Deffaa
Starring Jon Peterson
Adapted for the screen by Jon Peterson
Originally directed for the stage by Chip Deffaa
Take a trip through musical theatre history in this upbeat one-man journey through the life, music, and artistry of George M. Cohan. This Performance on Screen is a dazzling showcase that … [Read more...] about George M. Cohan Tonight
…An Abridged Version
George M. Cohan
George M. Cohan Tonight
George M. Cohan: “Born on the Fourth of July”
By M.V. Quinn, Contributor
The life of George M. Cohan, the greatest song and dance man of all time, is explored by M.V. Quinn. Not far off from his song's boast, George Michael Cohan was born on July 3, 1878, and as he proved again and again in his plays and songs, he remained “a real live nephew” of America’s Uncle Sam throughout his life. Cohan loved three things fervently: show business, his family, … [Read more...] about George M. Cohan: “Born on the Fourth of July”
The First Word:
Now and in Time to Be
"I knew that we were Irish and I knew that Irish was the best thing to be."
– Novelist Alice McDermott
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When I immigrated to this country I had no idea of the history of the Irish in America – indeed, I had the idea that only someone born and raised in Ireland could call themselves Irish.
A Greyhound bus ticket at a cheap student rate that lasted three months and … [Read more...] about The First Word:
Now and in Time to Be